Human Resources Manager

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Select, train, develop, and organize a subordinate staff to perform and meet department responsibilities and objectives effectively.
• Provide direction and motivation to HR staff focusing on safety, quality, efficiency, cost, and morale.
• Manage and supervise (by means of proactive planning, action, and maintenance), directly or indirectly, the Human Resources functions for the plant including Benefits, Compensation, Employment/Recruitment, HRIS, Payroll, Safety and Health, Security, Staffing, Team Member Relations, and Training and Development.
• Protects interests of team members and the company in accordance with company Human Resources policies and governmental laws and regulations.
• Support facilitation of performance management, coaching, and corrective action situations.
• Develop and conduct periodic audits of human resources and team member relations to identify actions and countermeasures that will ensure a positive team member relations climate and will not cause team members to seek third-party intervention.
• Enhance and/or develop, implement, and enforce human resources policies, practices, and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve overall operation, effectiveness, and cost containment.
• Maintain current knowledge and understanding of regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments, and applicable laws regarding human resources.
• Identify legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting Human Resources function and ensure compliance.
• Act as primary contact with labor counsel and outside government agencies.
• Maintain liaison with corporate and local counsel in the disposition of labor charges and discrimination charges.
• Continually assess the competitiveness of all programs and practices against the relevant comparable companies, industries, and markets.
• Manage the interpretation, application, and administration of established HR policies, practices, and procedures while ensuring legal compliance.
• Lead policy/procedure communication, guidance, and related education activities to ensure HR policies, practices, and procedures are understood and consistently applied.
• Manage the employment and administration of temporary team members.
• Manage the development, implementation, and monitoring of safety and security policies and procedures to ensure a safe, secure work environment for team members.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, PPE requirements, and company safety policies and procedures.
• Monitor safety and health of team members to ensure their well-being.
• Manage development and implementation of training programs to support team member growth and development.
• Coordinate the design, development, implementation, and completion of numerous programs, projects, and activities to ensure team members are trained and developed.
• Lead or facilitate required training activities (e.g., TB Way, code of conduct, hazard communication, job skills, etc.).
• Plan, implement, and maintain supervisory and management development activities.
• Ensure the tracking and maintenance of training records.
• Create and manage the Human Resources budget and annual business/hoshin plan.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• PREFERRED: PHR or SPHR designation.
• Experience: A minimum of eight (8) or more years of relevant human resources generalist experience required. Manufacturing/Automotive setting experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience: Greater than four (4) years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience: Previous experience in creating presentations and delivering to large groups.
• Personal/Technical Skills: Broad working knowledge of human resources policies, programs, and procedures in an industrial or manufacturing environment. Thorough understanding and working knowledge of state and federal employment and labor statutes and regulations including ADA, FLSA, HIPAA, FMLA, NLRA, Title VII, etc. Advanced math skills. Strong attention to detail. Strong leadership skills and ability. Strong customer service orientation. Show and maintain professionalism. Highly motivated, ambitious self-starter. Excellent problem solving and people skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural work environment. Develop team member relations centered on trust and teamwork. Maintain highest standards of personal and professional integrity. Ability to work with multiple departments and prioritize activities. Ability to plan, supervise and perform functions of assigned areas. Ability to create reports, business correspondence, and procedures. Ability to exercise exceptional independent judgment and discretion. Ability to maintain on call flexibility to control abnormal conditions. Ability to manage multiple projects and team members simultaneously. Perceptive person, who is capable of relating to individuals at all levels. Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization. Ability to take initiative on assigned tasks without significant supervision. Be able to maintain the confidentiality of any information s/he encounters. Excellent project skills and ability to coordinate multiple projects and programs. Excellent planning, scheduling, collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to compile effective and concise visual reports in charts, graphs, and table format. Must be able to work a fixed or rotating shift schedule, including daily or weekend overtime. Listen well, ask relevant questions, and give and receive clear and understandable instructions. Must be able to multi-task, handle diversity, and provide leadership through problem resolution. Ability to be adaptable and flexible in a constantly changing environment and promote the same. Ability to work in a team environment to support demanding automotive customer requirements. Must be self-motivated, goal oriented, quality-driven, and capable of working with minimum supervision. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work efficiently within time constraints and deadlines, and handle stressful situations. Demonstrates a personality that works in cooperation with other departments towards building a sense of company teamwork.